Fall 2004

Dean
D. Craig Brater, MD

Editor-in-Chief
James W. Edmondson, MD

Editorial Board
Hal Broxmeyer, PhD
Larry Cripe, MD
Herbert Cushing, MD
Anita Day
Jay Grosfeld, MD
Andrey Morozov, Student
Barth Ragatz, PhD
Richard Schreiner, MD
Paula Smith, EdD
Tom Weinzerl

Advancement Officers
Jonathan W. Barada
Pamela Su Perry
J. David Smith, EdD

Publisher
Pamela Su Perry

Editor
Joe Stuteville

Feature Writers
Anita Day
Mary Hardin
Eric Schoch
Joe Stuteville

Editorial Advisor
Kaarta Nemeth

Design & Production
Stahl Partners Inc

Photography & Illustration
David Jaynes, IUSM Visual Media
Rocky Rothrock, IUSM Visual Media
Eric Shoch

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Message from the Dean
D. Craig Brater, MD

Featured Articles:

Tackling the Torment
Allopathic medicine joined by other healing approaches sometimes is necessary. When patients need that help they turn to the IU Integrative Pain Center.
Stepping Stone to Success
The Master of Science in Medical Science program is the path to medical school for some students, but it also can prepare them for other biomedical careers.
The Future of Medicine is Here
A seven-year campaign to build IUSM's capacity for patient care, research and medical education comes to a close - some $80 million beyond the established goal.

News & Notes
• Researchers find a gene that is closely linked to a person’s risk of becoming an alcoholic
• The departments of neurology and cellular and integrative physiology are led by new chief
• Chisholm Walks Point for Emergency Medicine Society
• A new CEO for Riley
• A noted oncologist’s career garners praise from his colleagues
• White Coat Ceremony

Alumni News

Viewpoint

In Memoriam

About the cover:
Treva Mitchell of Indianapolis receives acupuncture from Dr. Palmer MacKie as part of her therapy to relieve her pain from migraines.